When you successfully complete this course, you will have the opportunity to progress to the level three diploma in light vehicle maintenance and repair in Coleg Ceredigion. 

Alternatively, success on the course could provide a pathway into apprenticeship or employment in the automotive industry.

You will also follow a skills pathway in which you will develop your literacy and numeracy skills for employment. If you do not yet have the necessary GCSE grades at C or above, you will receive additional teaching and support to study for either GCSE or Essential Skills qualifications depending on prior GCSE grades.

The units within the programme consist of the following motor vehicle knowledge and skill subject sets:

• Health, safety and good housekeeping
• Supporting job roles
• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices
• Routine maintenance
• Engine units and components
• Electrical units and components
• Chassis units and components
• Driveline units and components

Successful completion of the programme provides progression to a level three diploma in light vehicle maintenance and repair or an apprenticeship programme. 

You will be required to have four GCSEs grades at A* to D with two C grades, one being either English/Welsh (first language) or maths. 

Or successful completion of a level one vocational qualification in a relevant subject at merit or above.  

Learners with prior relevant industry experience will also be considered.

All applicants will undergo an interview and basic skills assessments to establish their suitability for the programme.

Subject knowledge and skills are assessed via: online multi-choice assessments, written assessments and practical task observations.

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.

You will need to provide your own stationery, and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits